2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2010 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2010 Hyundai ix20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix20. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai ix20 has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai ix20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2010 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 156 | ix20 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |